Matthew Vallier

Overseeing the general care and welfare of the Connecticut State Battle Flag Collection that includes but is not limited to:

• Conserving artifacts in the CT State Capitol Battle Flag Collection by creating condition reports, assessing damage, and creating solutions to prevent deterioration.
• Developing collections policies and other pivotal documents to ensure the continued preservation of the Battle Flag Collection.
• Creating safe environments for the Battle Flag Collection.
• Curating new, stable public flag exhibitions with historical interpretive panels.
• Researching objects to uncover and better interpret the history behind the collection.
• Monitoring environmental impacts on the collection.
• Executing proper handling techniques with textiles and fragile artifacts.
• Collaborating with outside Textile Conservation organizations to stabilize items when deterioration is beyond the care of the facilities of the Capitol.

• Lead research project for Museum Interpretation and patrons alike.
• Use primary and secondary sources to accurately tell personal interest stories of New Englanders in the American Civil War.
• Help Museum patrons with Civil War military genealogy, encompassing not only military service records, but personal records like U.S. Census, City Directories, Church records, etc.
• Compile research into cohesive documents that are easy to understand while maintaining an accurate story.